Renzo Gracie: Gunnar Nelson a Future Champ

London a major platform for 'ice-cool' Gunnar Nelson who is rated 'future 170lb champion' by Renzo Gracie.By Gareth A. Davies

Out of Iceland comes Gunnar Nelson: unusual, into the mystic arts, swimming in freezing lakes and studying Eastern fighting philosophy, but having been "discovered" by accident by Renzo Gracie, the MMA coach and Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend has insisted Nelson has 'genius' within him and will become UFC welterweight champion.

Chad Mendes continues to train hard in Sacramento, motivated by the magnitude of the upcoming event. His opponent Conor McGregor does the same in Las Vegas, capping his day with a big-city display of fireworks.

06/07/2015

Chad Mendes trades the gym for a pool to test his endurance. Conor McGregor enjoys a poolside massage and adds a few unexpected weapons to his arsenal. Plus, Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald do some final prep at home.

05/07/2015

Headliner Conor McGregor heads to Los Angeles for an appearance on Conan. In Sacramento, Chad Mendes discovers that his phone number has been published. Back in Vegas, McGregor gets in some training, and Mendes watches his foe’s late-night appearance.